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Diphetoho S/S Secondary School

Public secondary school · Kgotsong, Bothaville, Free State · Lejweleputswa district (7 circuit)

In Kgotsong, Bothaville, Diphetoho S/S Secondary School operates as a public secondary school. Its most recent matric class posted a 85.4% pass rate.

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On this page, you will find the key facts about Diphetoho S/S Secondary School: where it is, how to apply, what it costs and how its matric results have performed.

Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school serving families in and around Kgotsong, Bothaville. The school falls under quintile Q1 and charges no school fees.

1,190
Learners
36
Educators
QQ1 · No fee
Funding status
Public
Sector
Fees and funding

No tuition fees

Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms. No-fee schools receive their operating funding directly from the state and do not charge parents school fees.

Matric results

Three year NSC pass rate

2023 2024 2025

In 2025, 123 matric candidates from Diphetoho S/S Secondary School sat the National Senior Certificate exams, and 85.4% passed. The school's results have been trending upward.

YearCandidates wroteAchieved NSCPass rate
20231178976.1%
2024998484.8%
202512310585.4%

Source: DBE National Senior Certificate School Performance Reports.

Subjects and results

Subject pass rates

Diphetoho S/S Secondary School reported results in 7 of these subjects. English First Additional Language had the strongest result, at 99%.

SubjectWroteAchievedPass rate
Mathematics161062.5%
Mathematical Literacy856981.2%
Physical Sciences161062.5%
Life Sciences161487.5%
Geography968891.7%
History846172.6%
English First Additional Language1009999.0%

Source: DBE 2024 NSC School Subject Report.

District comparison

Lejweleputswa district

Here is how Diphetoho S/S Secondary School compares with 5 other schools listed under Lejweleputswa district.

  • Teto S/S Secondary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,898 learners against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 1,190; charges no school fees, quintile Q3; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 99.1% against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Hani Park P/S Primary School teaches considerably more learners than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, 1,749 compared with 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q3.
  • Tataiso P/S Primary School is noticeably bigger, teaching 1,677 learners against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Dr Mg Mngoma Primary School is a similar size to Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, with 1,653 learners against 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Rainbow S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, with 1,631 learners against 1,190; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 91.7% against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.

Bothaville

Zooming into Bothaville, here are 5 other schools to compare against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School.

  • Tjantjello P/S Primary School is a similar size to Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, with 1,627 learners against 1,190; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q2.
  • Mamellang-Thuto S/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, at 1,435 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Mophate S/S Secondary School is a similar size to Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, with 1,312 learners against 1,190; charges no school fees, quintile Q2; and posted a lower matric pass rate, 82% against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
  • Letlotlo Naledi P/S Primary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, at 1,290 learners; is a public primary school, a different phase than Diphetoho S/S Secondary School; and charges no school fees, quintile Q1.
  • Oziel Selele Cs/S Secondary School sits in roughly the same size range as Diphetoho S/S Secondary School, at 1,119 learners; charges no school fees, quintile Q1; and posted a higher matric pass rate, 92% against Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's 85.4%.
Admissions

How to apply

  1. Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year.
  2. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address.
  3. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option.
  4. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Get in touch

Contact and location

Address
6702 Mpomalanga Section, Kgotsong , Kgotsong , Bothaville, 9660
Postal
Po Box 1226, Kgotsong, 9660
EMIS number
440506232

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Frequently asked questions
Are applications open at Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
No phone number or email is on record for Diphetoho S/S Secondary School on Schoolhive, so the surest way to check its current 2027 application window is to visit the school in person or ask the the Free State education department, since admission dates are set by the school and the province rather than on one fixed national calendar.
How do you apply to Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
Reach out to the school using the contact details below to check 2027 application windows, since these can shift from year to year. Gather the required documents ahead of time, including the learner's birth certificate, immunisation records, latest report, and proof of address. Submit the application through the school's own process, in person or online if the school offers that option. Provincial placement processes govern Grade 8 intake for the 2027 academic year, so allow time between applying and receiving confirmation.
Is Diphetoho S/S Secondary School the best school in Bothaville?
On the numbers that are published, Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's matric pass rate of 85.4% is lower than OZIEL SELELE CS/S's 92%, the highest among the nearby schools we have data for.
How many other schools are there in Bothaville besides Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
Schoolhive lists at least 10 other schools in and around Bothaville, including Tjantjello P/S.
How big are the classes at Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
Diphetoho S/S Secondary School reported 1,190 learners and 36 educators, a school-wide ratio of roughly 33 learners per educator. That's a whole-school average rather than a per-class figure, since actual class sizes vary by grade and subject.
Do you pay school fees at Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
No. Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is a no-fee school, classified quintile Q1 under the national funding norms, so parents are not charged school fees.
What are Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's matric results like?
Diphetoho S/S Secondary School's most recent National Senior Certificate pass rate was 85.4%, in 2025. That's up from 76.1% in 2023.
Is Diphetoho S/S Secondary School a public or private school?
Diphetoho S/S Secondary School is a public secondary school. It falls under the government schooling system and receives state funding.
How can I contact Diphetoho S/S Secondary School?
It is located at 6702 Mpomalanga Section, Kgotsong , Kgotsong , Bothaville, 9660.
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